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This page outlines the tuition rates, fees, and estimated costs for undergraduate and graduate students at Bishop’s University for the 2025–2026 academic year. Tuition rates vary based on residency status and program type. You will also find general cost estimates for housing and meal plans, as well as important notes about billing and payment procedures.

Canadian Fees

1 credit30 credits*Compulsory FeesTotal:
Quebec Resident$100.89$3,026.70$1,847.34$4,874.04
Out-of-Province Canadian$314.90$9,447.00$1,847.34$11,294.34

Tuition Rates

Tuition rates are assigned based on the information available at the time of registration. Students who qualify for Quebec residency must submit the required documents during the semester in which they become eligible. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the relevant documents that fit their situation, as applicable. Visit the Quebec Residency page for eligibility details and documentation requirements.

International Fees1 – Undergraduate

1 credit30 credits*Compulsory FeesTotal:
Cohort 2025 – All disciplines$955.03$28,650.90$1,847.34$30,498.24

International Fees1 – Graduates

1 credit30 credits*Compulsory FeesTotal:
Course-based graduate program  (Cohort 2025)$955.03$28,650.90$1,847.34$30,498.24
Thesis-based graduate program$690.89$20,726.70$1,847.34$22,574.04

Tuition fees are the same for online or in-person courses.

[1] Please note that a health insurance fee is billed for international students per semester; $396 in Fall, $315 in Winter ($469 for new students in Winter) and $290 during summer for the students who start in Spring. International students not living in Canada for the semester can sign a waiver letter to request the removal of the international insurance fee (certain conditions apply).

Tuition Fees for Cohorts from Past Years

Fees for International students who started in previous academic years

International students admitted in previous academic years are subject to cohort-based tuition rates, where tuition increases are limited annually, provided the student maintains continuous enrolment and does not change their degree program.

Compulsory fees, including student services and administrative charges, are subject to annual increases like those applied to all students.

Undergraduate

1 credit30 credits*Compulsory FeesTotal:
Cohort 2020 – All disciplines$816.67$24,500.00$1,847.34$26,347.34
Cohort 2021 – All disciplines$848.52$25,455.50$1,847.34$27,302.84
Cohort 2022 – All disciplines$873.98$26,219.40$1,847.34$28,066.74
Cohort 2023 – All disciplines$900.20$27,006.00$1,847.34$28,853.34
Cohort 2024 – All disciplines$927.21$27,816.30$1,847.34$29,663.64
Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Drama, Music, Fine Arts (2019 & earlier)$786.90$23,607.00$1,847.34$25,454.34
Other disciplines (2019 & earlier)$704.51$21,135.30$1,847.34$22,982.64

Graduates

1 credit30 credits*Compulsory FeesTotal:
Course-based graduate program (Cohort 2020)$816.67$24,500.00$1,847.34$26,347.34
Course-based graduate program (Cohort 2021)$848.52$25,455.50$1,847.34$27,302.84
Course-based graduate program  (Cohort 2022)$873.98$26,219.40$1,847.34$28,066.74
Course-based graduate program  (Cohort 2023)$900.20$27,006.00$1,847.34$28,853.34
Course-based graduate program  (Cohort 2024)$927.21$27,816.30$1,847.34$29,663.64

Total Undergraduate Fee Estimate for 2025-2026 Academic Year

The table below provides a general estimate of tuition, compulsory fees, residence, and meal plan costs for students completing 30 credits over two semesters (Fall and Winter). Actual costs may vary depending on choice of program, housing choice, and meal plan.

Quebec ResidentsOther Canadians, French & Belgian Francophone CitizensInternational Citizens
Tuition$3,026.70$9,447.00$28,650.90
Compulsory Fees2$1,847.34$1,847.34$1,847.34
Accommodation$5,900.00$5,900.00$5,900.00
Meals$6,532.00$6,532.00$6,532.00
Books & SuppliesN/AN/AN/A
Estimated Total3$17,306.00$23,726.00$42,930.00

[2] The Sports Centre fee ($52.79 per semester, included in the compulsory fees) won’t be charged to students taking all their courses online.

[3] Costs may fluctuate based on the academic program, number of courses taken, style of residence and meal plan chosen. All costs are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Find further information in the Tuition Fees section of the Academic Calendar.

Student Statement Publication Schedule

Tuition statements are published before each semester begins and are available in Self-Service, in the Finances tab. Once published, statements are updated every Friday to reflect any changes to registration or of payments received.

  • Fall semester: First statements are published starting the second week of August
  • Winter semester: First statements are published starting the second week of December
  • Spring semester: First statements are published starting the second week of May

Tuition Category

Tuition categories are determined based on the official documents submitted by students. It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that they have provided the required documents to enable the University to assess their residency or citizenship status accurately.

If you are being billed international fees but are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, this means you have not submitted acceptable proof of status, such as a Canadian birth certificate or citizenship document.

If you are being billed out-of-province tuition fees but are a Quebec resident, this means you have not provided the required documentation to confirm your Quebec residency.

These issues will not be corrected automatically. You must provide a copy of these legal documents using the secure Submit Missing Documents form, found on the Registrar’s Office myBU page.

Tuition fees can only be adjusted once proper documentation has been received and verified. Delays in submitting documents may result in higher fees that cannot be retroactively corrected.

International Tuition Exemptions

Eligible students who are French citizens benefit from reduced tuition rates when studying in Quebec.

Undergraduate degree and certificate programs: French citizens pay the Canadian tuition rate.

Graduate degree and certificate programs: French citizens pay the Quebec tuition rate.

Required Documents:

  1. Valid French passport or French National Identity Card
  2. Study permit issued by Immigration Canada
  3. Certificat d’Acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued by Immigration Quebec

Students with dual nationality (French and another) must submit a copy of their valid French passport along with all required documentation for your admission. Without this document, regular international tuition rates will apply.

Eligible students who are members of the francophone community of Belgium benefit from reduced tuition rates when studying in Quebec.

Undergraduate degree and certificate programs: Francophone Belgian citizens pay the Canadian tuition rate.

Graduate degree and certificate programs: Francophone Belgian citizens pay the Quebec tuition rate.

Required Documents:

  1. Valid Belgian passport 
  2. Membership card of the Francophone Community of Belgium
  3. Study permit issued by Immigration Canada
  4. Certificat d’Acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued by Immigration Quebec